Muti ends 13 seasons with Chicago Symphony Orchestra with praise and honors — and Beethoven
Riccardo Muti has ended 13 seasons as Chicago Symphony Orchestra's music director with praise and a series of honors
1970-01-01 08:00
Hakeem Jeffries is staging a takeover of the New York Democrats. His hope to become Speaker may depend on it.
Hakeem Jeffries is staging a takeover of the New York Democratic Party. HIs future as U.S. House Speaker may depend on it; he needs five more seats to take the majority in 2024, and six of the most vulnerable seats are held by Republicans in New York.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lewis Capaldi announces break from tour, citing impact of Tourette syndrome
Following a difficult performance at the Glastonbury Festival over the weekend, Lewis Capaldi is taking a break from touring.
1970-01-01 08:00
The first battery-powered trains have arrived in Europe
The Masaccio trains by Hitachi are Europe's first battery-powered trains, and are already running on regional routes in Italy. The hybrid trains can cut emissions and fuel consumption by 50%, with even more effective ones due to debut in two years time.
1970-01-01 08:00
A lawsuit by TikTok users challenging Montana's ban is being funded by the social media company itself
A high-profile lawsuit brought by TikTok users and creators last month challenging Montana's statewide ban against the short-form video app is being funded by the social media giant itself, the company told CNN on Wednesday.
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Idris Elba wanted to play James Bond until 'it became about race'
Idris Elba says he felt "super complimented for a long time" when it came to suggestions he should play James Bond.
1970-01-01 08:00
Exonerated Central Park Five member Yusef Salaam poised to win New York City Council seat
An exonerated member of the Central Park Five, Yusef Salaam, is poised to win a Democratic primary race for a New York City council seat in Harlem.
1970-01-01 08:00
Honeywell to acquire heads-up display assets from Sweden's Saab
U.S. conglomerate Honeywell said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire Swedish aerospace firm Saab's heads-up display (HUD)
1970-01-01 08:00
US military launches official investigation of disputed drone strike that reportedly killed civilian
An official investigation has been launched by US Central Command into the May 3 drone strike in Syria that reportedly killed a civilian instead of the intended senior al-Qaeda target.
1970-01-01 08:00
Multiple deputies fired after 2 Black men file lawsuit alleging torture and attempted sexual assault in Mississippi
The Rankin County Sheriff's Office in Mississippi has fired multiple deputies after two Black men filed a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging six White deputies entered their private residence illegally and tortured them for nearly two hours.
1970-01-01 08:00
McCarthy attempts damage control after questioning Trump's strength as a candidate
Speaker Kevin McCarthy has scrambled to contain the fallout after he questioned whether former President Donald Trump is the strongest candidate in the 2024 presidential race -- comments that outraged Trump allies.
1970-01-01 08:00
Mushroom farms that employed Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect cited for 'serious' health and safety violations
Two mushroom farms that employed the Half Moon Bay mass shooting suspect were cited for "serious" health and safety violations in an investigation stemming from the January workplace attacks, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health announced in a news release Monday.
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